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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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